{"id":25207,"date":"2020-10-02T12:58:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T10:58:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prosertek.comblog\/ports-in-2030\/"},"modified":"2020-10-02T12:58:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T10:58:51","slug":"ports-in-2030","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prosertek.com\/blog\/ports-in-2030\/","title":{"rendered":"What will ports be like in 2030?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The maritime transport sector is facing many changes that are leading ports to make immediate decisions. Deloitte has conducted a study<\/a><\/u> analysing some of the trends that will guide evolution of ports in the near future.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Space strategy<\/h2>\n

The increasing complexity of port operations will affect urban ports, which tend to suffer from lack of land. Increasing the efficiency of available space through technology<\/strong> will be a priority. In the same fashion, many urban ports must prove their value to the community by establishing economic and social synergies with their cities.<\/p>\n

Protectionism<\/h2>\n

Protectionism can have a negative effect on trade, entirely upending the logistical chain. This can be a blow to large dominant ports in the West, while smaller ports are benefited<\/strong> by increased delocalisation. On the other hand, increased duties and paperwork for freight require that ports make an investment<\/strong> to reduce the impact on the logistical chain.<\/p>\n

Technology<\/h2>\n

Ports are preparing for a digitised future and are already making the most of technologies such as the internet of things, robotics, artificial intelligence and virtual reality<\/a><\/u><\/strong>, the target of future investments. Smartports mean a new mentality when it comes to management with platforms and data-driven decision<\/a><\/u> models, leading to cost savings.<\/p>\n

However, with automation and connectivity comes the challenge of cybersecurity<\/a><\/u><\/strong> at ports, which must provide digital armour for their supply chains.<\/p>\n

Prosertek has more than 20 years of experience offering port engineering services<\/a><\/u><\/strong>, providing our clients with personalised solutions and cutting-edge technology.<\/p>\n

Sustainability<\/h2>\n

The race to build ever-larger ships will come to an end, and the market will then be focused on sustainability<\/a><\/u>, spurred by environmental regulations<\/strong>. We can foresee that ports will be reconverted, freeing themselves of fossil fuels and moving to use hydrogen or hydro-treated vegetable oils (HVO). Moreover, given the foreseeable reduction of raw-material energy markets, many ports are already shifting focus to work with renewable energies<\/strong> in a more eco-efficient future<\/a><\/u>, adapting to the needs of their environment.<\/p>\n

Growing opportunity on specialised markets<\/h2>\n

A drop in demand for container transport is forecasted, which will lead maritime transport to look toward specialised markets such as dry bulks, passengers and supplying on the high seas<\/strong>. Once the COVID crisis<\/a><\/u> passes, it is predicted that the cruise-ship market will swell all around the world. Additionally, a high uptick in activities related to LNG transport is expected.<\/p>\n

New trade routes<\/h2>\n

Different factors will create new trade routes and opportunities:<\/p>\n